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MOT reliability

Honda Cb125r

19 vehicles · 86 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 19 Honda Cb125r vehicles and 86 completed MOT tests, the Honda Cb125r has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,235 miles.

19
Vehicles
86
MOT tests
3,091
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share

Honda Cb125r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Cb125r MOT tests:

  • Other28%
  • Brakes22%
  • Steering20%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
  • Body & structure13%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Identification & plates2%

Honda Cb125r pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32090%
42286%
51283%
61486%
7978%
8250%
9250%
10250%
131100%
15250%

Fuel types: Petrol (19)

Most common Honda Cb125r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Cb125r MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  2. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (4 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  4. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  6. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  7. Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
  8. Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
  9. drive chain corroded and dry (2 times)
  10. handlebars not straight (2 times)
  11. Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  13. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  14. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  15. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)

Honda Cb125r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 5 16 88% 22,904
2019 7 31 77% 11,983
2018 5 24 92% 13,227
2007 1 2 100% 2,190
2005 1 13 69% 41,736

Honda Cb125r reliability FAQ

Across 19 Honda Cb125r vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Cb125r MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).

The typical Honda Cb125r in our data has covered around 16,235 miles.

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